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What is a Bee City?

Header photo by: Nancy Lee Adamson

Together, We Can Make a Difference

By working together, our goal is to make a difference in reversing the threat currently facing native pollinators around the world. 
Bee City USA fosters ongoing dialogue in urban areas to raise awareness of the role native pollinators play in our communities and what each of us can do to provide them with healthy habitat. Research has shown significant declines in pollinator population sizes and ranges globally. ​

The Bee City USA program endorses a set of commitments, defined in a resolution, for creating sustainable habitats for native pollinators, which are vital to feeding the planet. Incorporated cities, towns, and communities across America are invited to make these commitments and become certified as a Bee City USA affiliate.
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Bee City Affiliates Commit To
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Establish a standing Bee City USA committee to advocate for pollinators

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Create and enhance pollinator habitat on public and private land by increasing the abundance of native plants, providing nest sites, and reducing the use of pesticides
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Incorporate pollinator-conscious practices into city policies and plans
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Host pollinator awareness events
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Publicly acknowledge Bee City USA affiliation with signs and an online presence
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Pay an initial application fee and annual renewal fee
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Annually apply for renewal and report on the previous year’s activities
Bee City USA Aims to Protect Pollinators
by Enabling Affiliates to:
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Raise Awareness

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Enhance Habitats

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Celebrate Achievements

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A Cohesive Team, Working Hand in Hand

​Affiliates of Bee City USA are led by a broad-based committee - a team of private & public leaders. Once the application is submitted & the resolution adopted by your highest governing body, your team should be comprised of:
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Grassroots Leaders

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City Staff

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Experts

We Encourage Community Leaders Across the Nation to Join the Bee City USA Movement

Just as plants and pollinators have collaborated for millions of years to make the planet bloom and fruit, communities have the opportunity to join forces to sustain pollinators and the planet through more conscientious landscape management.
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  • Home
    • About Us >
      • Mission & Values
      • Our History
      • Bee City Canada
      • Contact Us
  • Bee City USA
    • Current Bee Cities
    • What is a Bee City
    • Benefits to your community
    • FAQs-City
    • Application-City
    • Renewal-City
    • Annual Reports - City >
      • 2017 - City
      • 2018 - City
      • 2019 - City
  • Bee Campus USA
    • Current Bee Campuses
    • What is a Bee Campus
    • Benefits to your campus
    • FAQs - Campus
    • Application-Campus
    • Renewal-Campus
    • Annual Reports - Campus >
      • 2017 - Campus
      • 2018 - Campus
      • 2019 - Campus
  • Get Involved
    • Create Habitat
    • Donate
    • Supporters
  • About Pollinators
    • Why Conserve Pollinators
    • Pollinator Friendly Habitat
    • Identifying Pollinators
  • Resources
  • Media & News
    • Blog
    • Newsletter & Media